tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7747146.post115163106138174868..comments2023-10-26T03:57:50.903-07:00Comments on Comics Fairplay: Superman Returns = Pleasant SurpriseHeidi Meeleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01436991028382498324noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7747146.post-1151717077363253212006-06-30T18:24:00.000-07:002006-06-30T18:24:00.000-07:00Carl, I agree completely. The team behind Superman...Carl, I agree completely. The team behind Superman Returns did an outstanding job. Singer has assembled a great group, and they work well as a team. It is a credit to all involved for bringing Singer in.<BR/><BR/>I was very lucky and got to go to the set of X2 for a press conference and see this team in action. I was really impressed with what I saw then, and my mind is even more secure in the knowledge that when you got a winning hand, keep it close. <BR/><BR/>Thank you for posting your review. It was very complete and thought provoking, mentioning things I hadn't thought of. <BR/><BR/>Take care!Heidi Meeleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01436991028382498324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7747146.post-1151640537964527732006-06-29T21:08:00.000-07:002006-06-29T21:08:00.000-07:00Oops, that last bit should have read "no one can t...Oops, that last bit should have read "no one can tell me Brian Singer and his people are NOT miracle workers"...Carlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06642758191046222448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7747146.post-1151640372014831372006-06-29T21:06:00.000-07:002006-06-29T21:06:00.000-07:00Welp, here's my review that I posted on my blog as...Welp, here's my review that I posted on my blog as well as templetongate.net (a SF & F BBS I frequent).<BR/><BR/>Superman Returns (2006)<BR/> <BR/> Welp, time for another reboot of a classic comic book movie franchise. A time that fills comics fans with a great deal of trepidation; will this be wonderful triumph or a nightmare? To the point, Bryan Singer has returned Superman to us and except for the updates, new actors and such, it's like he never left.<BR/> From the opening credits, SFX and music that are almost exactly like the '70s movies, you know that you are in the hands of people that loved the original movies (Superman 3 and 4 are ignored completely). <BR/> The story picks up 5 years later after Superman disappeared after astronomers found remains of his Krytonian homeworld. Since then, we learn that Lois Lane has moved on, Lex Luthor has been free and continuing his villainous ways under the radar and the world has learned to get along without a Superman.<BR/> Welp, of course, this is proved wrong in no time short. There are daring rescues, more romantic flights, underhanded evil plots and fantastic Superman moments that look right out of the comic books. And new-comer Brandon Routh seems to be channeling the late, great Christopher Reeves' Clark Kent/Superman; in some parts it's down-right eerie. And Kevin Spacey does emulate Gene Hackman's Luthor also, but updated to seem influenced by Michael Rosenbaum's Smallville version. And the rest of the cast are really good, Frank Langella's gruff but understated Perry White and Sam Huntington's new Jimmy Olsen is goofy and bubbling. Kate Bosworth is good, but she lacks some of the fire of the earlier Lois Lanes. I even liked the new characters of Richard White (James Marsden, Cyclops from The X-Men movies) and Jason (Tristan Lake Leabu) even though the latter had this weird Dakota Fanning-look going. <BR/> Oh and for those that love trivia and stunt-casting, the sharp-eyed would have noticed Noel Neil (one of the original Lois Lanes from the Superman TV series) as Gertrude Vanderworth, Jack Larson (the original Superman TV series Jimmy Olsen) as Bo the bartender, Sir Richard Branson as the Space Shuttle Commander, Peta Wilson (La Femme Nikita, LXG) as the Shuttle Press Liaison and I of course, I hardly need to mention the also late, great Marlon Brando as Jor-El.<BR/> I of course loved the movie, saw it twice in less then 12 hours, in IMAX/3-D and then regular viewing. It's a worthy return though the movie's new elements really upset the current comic continuity. I will of course, buy it on DVD. 5 out of 5 stars and I can't wait for the next one!<BR/>=======<BR/>In addition I have friends that have already seen it at least once a day since it opened, if not several viewings a day. Of course some Marvel Zombies are already knocking it saying Spider-Man 2 did better (who cares, I go to see superhero movies, not for a "Brand-X" company) two years ago. I am just glad to see a part of my good teen-age memories brought back to life and rebooted with aplumb. While I don't buy all the comics with Superman, the movie's very important to me. It was one of the last movies I saw with my dad, who died in 1983. So, it's kind of holy ground for me. It's like someone finally cared enough to get it right and they feel the same way. No one will ever be able to tell me Brian Singer and his people are miracle workers...Carlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06642758191046222448noreply@blogger.com